Passing of John Hobscheid
IACO would like to share the news of the untimely passing of multi-sport and state final official John Hobscheid yesterday. John passed away from complications after back surgery. Even though he was not a member of every association…chances are that everyone has members that worked with John on a ball diamond, a football field or a basketball court at some point over the years. John was a great man who will be sorely missed.
more details to follow
Beginning Umpire Clinic
The Inter-Athletic Council of Officials (IACO), Metro-Chicago is hosting Beginning Umpire Clinic, designed for new Umpires with little or no experience via remote learning (ZOOM). Umpires of any experience level needing Level 1 Credit may register as well. The cost is $10, while students, both high school and college, are FREE.
Questions? Email Don Collings at GLOA-Don [at] comcast [dot] net or call / text to 847.875.0514
Coaches Clinic for Beginners
IACO in partnership with the Great Lakes Officials Association is offering a Rule Clinic for Coaches to help New coaches get insight into common rules that umpires administer and coaches’ question. We think smarter coaches and umpires makes for smarter ball players, which improves the game.
This will be presented by Dave Schopf (GLOA Vice President) and Don Collings (GLOA Softball Commissioner). Coaches have requested we cover, Pre Game Responsibilities, Dropped 3rd Strike, Infield Fly Rule, Obstruction, Interference, Look Back Rule (Softball), Balks (Baseball), Fair-Foul ball, Base awards, Pitching rule, followed by a free for all discussion.
Fall 2023 dates are Saturday September 23 from 9am and Wednesday, September 27, from 7 to 9 PM.
Spring dates are Saturday January 27 from 9 to 11am, and Wednesday, January 31 from 7 to 9 pm. The sessions will be on ZOOM and will require advance registration and a charge of $10.
Questions?? Email/Text Don Collings at (847) 875-0514 or email GLOA-Don [at] Comcast [dot] net
Meeting 1 — September 23, 9 to 11 AM
Meeting 2 — September 27, 7 to 9 PM
Meeting 3 — January 27, 9 to 11 AM
Meeting 4 — January 31, 7 to 9 PM
May 2023 Beginning Umpire Clinic
The Inter-Athletic Council of Officials (IACO), Metro-Chicago is hosting Beginning Umpire Clinic, designed for new Umpires with little or no experience via remote learning.
Simply put, you can get clinic credit in the comfort of your home in front of your computer.
Umpires who have not attended an IHSA clinic or who have never umpired a high school game will find this clinic extremely helpful. Our goal is to help you acquire the knowledge necessary to improve your skills as an umpire, get you connected with a Local Officials Association (LOA) and ultimately assigned to high school games. We encourage experienced officials from other sports who are just starting as a softball or baseball umpires to join us.
We will also assist in registering new and provisional (15-16 year old) umpires. Umpires from youth and park district leagues are welcome to attend. Age is not a factor. The clinic will be directed by Illinois High School Association Certified Clinicians. The IHSA registered official may receive either Level 1 Baseball or Softball Clinic Credit.
| Clinic 1 | Zoom Meeting | May 13- 5pm to 9 pm | $10.00** |
** High School or College Students FREE – If you are a coach, contact the clinician for free admission **
Questions??? Email Don Collings at GLOA-Don [at] comcast [dot] net or Text/call (847) 875-0514
IACO Basketball Level 1, In-Person Clinic
Date: Saturday November 2, 2024
Site: Elmwood Park High School
Time: Doors open at 7:00 AM
Clinic from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Cost: $25 on the IACO Website
Cost at Door: $35
Awesome training opportunity!
Hope to see everyone there,
IACO Basketball Clinic Committee